láo
劳师
toil; labor; to reward for service
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to reward; to show appreciation to (troops); to express gratitude for service
literaryA classical/literary usage. It specifically refers to expressing gratitude and appreciation, often with material gifts or kind words, to troops for their hard work and service.
Kǎi凯
xuán旋
ér而
guī归
，
dà大
wáng王
qīn亲
zì自
kào犒
láo劳
sān三
jūn军
。
Upon triumphant return, the king personally rewarded the three armies.
Gǔ古
dài代
jiàng将
lǐng领
cháng常
yǐ以
jiǔ酒
ròu肉
láo劳
shī师
。
Ancient generals often rewarded their troops with wine and meat.
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Zhèng政
fǔ府
pài派
yuán员
wèi慰
láo劳
qián前
xiàn线
jiàng将
shì士
。
The government sent officials to show appreciation to the frontline officers and soldiers.